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Specialty Papers Europe

3-4 September 2025
Prague, Czech Republic

Part of Smithers Paper Week 2025

The Leading Conference in Europe

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Specialty Papers Europe 

Specialty Papers Europe is the leading conference in Europe dedicated to the specialty paper and packaging industry. Providing the latest updates on advancements and trends influencing specialty paper and packaging today, delegates come to the event to share knowledge and ideas, as well as network with high-level players from across the supply chain.

Specialty Papers 2025 is taking place on 3-4 September 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic as part of Smithers Paper Week 2025

 

 
 

Sponsors & Exhibitors

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SWM International
FiberLean
Alberdingk Boley GmbH
BW Papersystems
Kuraray
Nouryon
Kiril Dimitrov - Nestlé

Kiril Dimitrov

Flexible Packaging Platform Lead at Nestlé
Laura Smith - Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Laura Smith

Project Manager, Plastics at Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Kate Thompson - Just Eat

Kate Thompson

Junior Buying Specialist at Just Eat
Brian Butka - BARILLA G.&R. Fratelli S.p.A

Brian Butka

R & D Packaging at BARILLA G.&R. Fratelli S.p.A
Jenni Jukarainen - Nestlé

Jenni Jukarainen

Paper Packaging Specialist at Nestlé
David Guerin -  L'Oréal

David Guerin

Global Director, Packaging Science Center at L'Oréal
Registration and welcome refreshments
Smithers welcome
Chairs opening remarks
Session 1: Market outlook - how collaboration and paperisation is shaping the industry
Session 2: Regulations update - PPWR practical implications for specialty papers and packaging
Session 3: Applications and new developments in specialty papers
Session 4: Barriers and coatings innovations
Registration and refreshments
Chair’s opening remarks
Session 5: Latest developments in plastic free packaging and coatings
Session 6: Converting and heat sealing challenges and solutions
Session 7: Cellulose based barriers solutions

Advisory Board

Janet Preston -  Artemyn

Janet Preston

Senior Scientist at Artemyn
Jenni Jukarainen - Nestlé

Jenni Jukarainen

Paper Packaging Specialist at Nestlé
David Guerin -  L'Oréal

David Guerin

Global Director, Packaging Science Center at L'Oréal
Alexey Vishtal - Mayr-Melnhof Group

Alexey Vishtal

Head of Novel Packaging development at Mayr-Melnhof Group
Martti Toivakka - Åbo Akademi University

Martti Toivakka

Professor at Åbo Akademi University
Björn Kamlin - Nalco Water an Ecolab Company

Björn Kamlin

Marketing Manager at Nalco Water an Ecolab Company